The Raiders SG Ball and Harold Matthews Cup teams both recorded victories over the Roosters in round two, while the Tarsha Gale side went down to the Indigenous Academy Roosters in their opening match.
SG Ball Cup
The Raiders SG Ball side continued their strong start to the season with a 38-28 win over the Sydney Roosters at Henson Park on Saturday.
The Raiders lead 32-6 at half-time before the Roosters staged a second half comeback, but it wasn't enough as the Raiders held on for victory.
It was a fast start from the visitors, with tries to Jacob Iosefa, Owen Pattie and Samuel Gash giving the Raiders an 18-0 lead after 15 minutes of play.
The Roosters hit back with a try but the Raiders were able to bounce straight back with a try to halfback Jalen Afamasaga.
Iosefa then got his second try of the day for the Raiders, before fullback Chevy Stewart scored just before half-time to give his side a 32-6 lead at the break.
The Raiders started the second half right where they left off, with second rower Noah Martin scoring and Samuel Gash successfully converting to give the green machine a 38-6 lead.
From there it was all the Roosters, with the home side running in four straight tries to get within 10 points of the Raiders.
The Raiders travel to 4 Pines Park in Sydney next weekend to take on the Sea Eagles.
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Henson Park, Sydney
Harold Matthews Cup
The Raiders Harold Matthews team notched up their second straight win after defeating the Sydney Roosters 34-12 at Henson Park on Saturday.
Three unanswered tries in the second half sealed the victory for the Raiders, who were impressive throughout.
The Raiders had the perfect start to the game with front rower Jesse Milin scoring in the opening minute.
Both sides then went on to exchange tries for the rest of the first half, with the Raiders going into the half-time break leading 18-12.
Brock Apolevski opened the scoring in the second half for the Raiders, with Braydan Darmody converting to give Canberra a 24-12 lead.
Raiders halfback Jonah Anderson scored next, with Samuel Griffin scoring the final try of the day for the visitors.
The Raiders take on the Sea Eagles in Sydney in round three next weekend.
Match: Roosters v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Roosters
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Henson Park, Sydney
Tarsha Gale Cup
The Raiders Tarsha Gale Cup side went down to the Indigenous Academy Roosters 38-6 in the opening clash of their season.
The Roosters were too good for the Raiders, jumping out to an 18-0 lead at half-time before going on with the job in the second half.
Raiders lock Aaliyah Lomas scored a consolation try in the final minute of the game, with winger Mya McGlynn successfully converting.
The Raiders will look to bounce back against the Sea Eagles next weekend at 4 Pines Park in Sydney.
Match: Indigenous Academy v Raiders
Round 2 -
home Team
Indigenous Academy
away Team
Raiders
Venue: Henson Park, Sydney
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